Eyewear cleaning device

a cleaning device and eyewear technology, applied in the field of eyewear cleaning, can solve the problems of requiring cleaning, and affecting the cleaning effect of eyewear,

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-19
OBERMAN CHARLES D
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[0013]In another embodiment, a holding mechanism is provided for locking or retaining the retractable cord in an extended posi

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A major problem that is encountered by persons who wear sunglasses is the fact that they become dirty or smudged and therefore require cleaning.
Many ways of cleaning sunglasses and other eyewear are known, but most methods are problematic for one reason or other.
Of course, this is a problem if you are not near a sink or a water supply, do not have soap or other cleaner, and do not have a towel or cloth to dry off the glasses.
Moreover, for those who wear sunglasses and eyewear when engaged in outdoor activities, finding a sink or water to clean one's eyewear may be difficult.
While such cleaning kits work well to clean sunglasses and the like, other problems are created.
Oftentimes, one may not have

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[0028]The present invention solves many of the above-identified problems associated with cleaning one's eyewear, such as sunglasses, eyeglasses, work goggles and ski goggles, by providing an apparatus that will prevent the loss of the eyewear cleaner and allow ready access thereto. Namely, in one aspect of the present invention, shown in FIG. 1, there is provided an eyewear cleaning device, generally denoted as 10, which includes a housing 12. The housing includes an interior, which houses a retractable cord 14 and an automatic cord winding mechanism (not shown). The housing may simply be a base or support upon which an automatic cord winding mechanism is mounted, and to which a fastener may be attached. The housing is made preferably of a lightweight, material, such as plastic, but may also be made of of metal or a combination of metal and plastic. The housing may be any one of a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.

[0029]Attached to one end of the retractable cord is a lens-cleanin...

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An eyewear cleaning device and method provides convenient cleaning of various types of eyewear, such as glasses and sunglasses. The eyewear cleaning device comprises a housing with a retractable cord, at the end of which is attached a soft, nonabrasive cloth for cleaning eyewear lenses. A cleaning fluid dispenser may be included with or attached to the housing. The device can be attached to clothing or other items in proximity to the user of the device, such as a dashboard, sports bag or backpack.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present U.S. patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 284,807 filed on Apr. 19, 2001, the contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to the cleaning of eyewear and more particularly to an improved, readily accessible device for the cleaning of eyewear such as glasses, sunglasses, ski goggles and the like.[0003]Sunglasses are quite popular in today's society. They are worn for many reasons, including vision correction, style, general eye protection, sun protection and reduction in glare while driving or playing sports. A major problem that is encountered by persons who wear sunglasses is the fact that they become dirty or smudged and therefore require cleaning.[0004]Many ways of cleaning sunglasses and other eyewear are known, but most methods are problematic for one reason or other. For instance, one way to clean sungla...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/02A45F5/00A45C11/04G02C13/00B08B1/00B08B3/02
CPCA45F5/004B08B1/00B08B3/02G02C13/006A45C11/043A45F5/02A45F5/021G02C2200/02A45F2200/0541B08B1/006
Inventor OBERMAN, CHARLES D.
Owner OBERMAN CHARLES D
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